AddressOne of our partner venue (Bigg Bunz Pty Ltd) is in need of new Chef De Partie whoc can join their team.
Since opening their doors in October 2020, they've taken the time to develop and perfect their concept. Striving always for perfection in every meal. The results speak for themselves with an unbeatable menu that caters to every taste bud and dietary need.
Qualifications & experience
- Must be a qualified Chef.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience.
- High skill in a culinary specialty desired. Whether will it be Western, Eastern, Asian or Mediterranean dishes.
Tasks & responsibilities
- Oversee food preparation and cooking activities in assigned kitchen stations.
- Supervise approximately 10 kitchen staff members and work across various kitchen stations as required.
- Ensure all kitchen staff understand their tasks by providing clear instructions during daily briefings.
- Monitor stock levels and create ordering lists for necessary items.
- Supervise production processes to ensure timely and quality food output.
- Input daily inventory data into the system and track sales records.
- Contribute to menu planning and perform food costing for group events.
- Execute specialized cooking techniques such as sautéing, frying, steaming, roasting, boiling, blanching, and marination.
- Prepare dishes from a diverse international menu, including Filipino, Chinese, Italian, and American cuisines.
- Utilize preservation techniques such as refrigeration, freezing, pickling, vacuum packing, and vinegar.
- Participate in menu planning, considering customer preferences, ingredient availability, and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement budgeting techniques by controlling stock orders and daily production.
- Minimize food costs and waste by accurately portioning ingredients and managing inventory.
- Conduct daily inventories for portioned items and monthly inventories for general supplies.
- Compile stock lists and coordinate with purchasers for timely procurement.
- Maintain strict but respectful leadership, addressing staff issues and concerns promptly.
- Handle customer complaints with empathy and offer appropriate solutions to ensure satisfaction.
- Delegate dessert, pastry, appetizer, pizza, and pasta preparation tasks while overseeing their execution.
- Accommodate guests with special dietary requirements by providing suitable menu options.
- Introduce weekly chef's specials featuring unique ingredients and flavors.
- Train new hires through handouts, detailed explanations of kitchen routines, and hands-on demonstrations.
- Verify cleanliness of kitchen areas, including chillers/freezers, to maintain hygiene standards.
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected start date for role: 30 June 2024
- Expected salary: $65,000 - $70,000 per year
